The 2024 WNBA Playoffs are here.
Coming off a record-breaking season in viewership, the stage is set for one of the most anticipated WNBA Playoffs in league history.
The No. 4 seed Aces and MVP candidate A’ja Wilson are looking to defend their back-to-back titles but plenty of challengers stand in their way.
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The Liberty claimed the No. 1 seed thanks to their headed monster of Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu and Jonquel Jones. The No. 2-seed Lynx enjoyed a successful season behind Napheesa Collier’s MVP-caliber breakout, while Alyssa Thomas has the No. 3-seed Sun back toward the top of the standings.
Caitlin Clark and the No. 6-seed Fever will also be in the spotlight after snapping its seven-year playoff drought.
The Sporting News will keep you in the loop with updated schedules and scores through the entire 2024 WNBA Playoffs.
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WNBA Playoffs bracket 2024
Here are the matchups for the first round of the WNBA Playoffs:
- New York Liberty vs. 8. Atlanta Dream
- Minnesota Lynx vs. 7. Phoenix Mercury
- Connecticut Sun vs. 6. Indiana Fever
- Las Vegas Aces vs. 5. Seattle Storm
WNBA Playoffs scores today
Final scores will be added to these listings at the end of each WNBA Playoff game. All times are Eastern.
The Liberty and Aces both punched their ticket to the semifinals with wins on Tuesday. Fans will see a WNBA Finals rematch in the semifinals.
Tuesday, Sept. 24
| Results |
| Liberty 91, Dream 82 (New York wins, 2-0) |
| Aces 83, Storm 76 (Las Vegas wins, 2-0) |
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WNBA Playoffs schedule 2024
First Round
Wednesday, Sept. 25
| Matchup | Game | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
| Indiana Fever at Connecticut Sun | Game 2 | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Phoenix Mercury at Minnesota Lynx | Game 2 | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN |
Friday, Sept. 27
| Matchup | Game | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
| Connecticut Sun at Indiana Fever | Game 3* | TBD | ESPN2 |
| Minnesota Lynx at Phoenix Mercury | Game 3* | TBD | ESPN2 |
* – If necessary
Semifinals
Sunday, Sept. 29
| Matchup | Game | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
| TBD | Game 1 | ||
| TBD | Game 1 |
Tuesday, Oct. 1
| Matchup | Game | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
| TBD | Game 2 | ||
| TBD | Game 2 |
Friday, Oct. 4
| Matchup | Game | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
| TBD | Game 3 | ||
| TBD | Game 3 |
Sunday, Oct. 6
| Matchup | Game | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
| TBD | Game 4* | ||
| TBD | Game 4* |
Tuesday, Oct. 8
| Matchup | Game | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
| TBD | Game 5* | ||
| TBD | Game 5* |
WNBA Finals
| Date | Matchup | Game | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
| Thursday, Oct. 10 | TBD | Game 1 | ||
| Sunday, Oct. 13 | TBD | Game 2 | ||
| Wednesday, Oct. 16 | TBD | Game 3 | ||
| Friday, Oct. 18 | TBD | Game 4* | ||
| Sunday, Oct. 20 | TBD | Game 5* |
*If necessary
